The Eyup Sultan Mosque also includes the tomb of Ebu Eyyub el-Ensari. The tomb is located in the mosque's courtyard and is a sacred place containing the tomb of an essential figure in the Islamic world. The tomb's simplicity, impressive architecture, and peaceful interior offer visitors a historical and spiritual experience.
Ebu Eyyub el-Ensari is known as a close friend of Mohammad and is highly respected among Muslims. His tomb is located north of the courtyard opposite the mosque's main entrance. Inside are sacred items believed to belong to Mohammad and inscriptions belonging to the Ottoman sultans Ahmed I, Mahmud I, and Selim III.
The mosque is known for its historical and religious importance, and many Ottoman statesmen and dynasty members are buried here. Influential figures such as Sokollu Mehmet Pasha, Siyavus Pasha, Lala Mustafa Pasha, Adile Sultan, and Mihrisah Sultan are buried here. Near the mosque, overlooking the Golden Horn, is the tomb of Mehmed V. This tomb was designed by Architect Kemaleddin Bey in 1918.
Behind the mosque are Eyupsultan Cemetery and Pierre Loti Hill. Nowadays, some families come here to have their boys circumcised, and mass circumcision ceremonies are held from time to time. During Ramadan, people come here at iftar time to break their fast and prefer to picnic in the mosque courtyard. Eyupsultan Square and the mosque are visiting points for tourists from all over the country throughout the year.